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She won first place in printmaking at Kewpee art show

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Georgia Owen, Bluffton High School junior, is the Icon's BHS art student of the month. She has taken Art 1 and Design 1 class.

"I enjoy art because it feels good working on a project so long and when it is finished there is a sense of accomplishment," she said. "It is fun to be able to express my ability in doing what I like."

Following high school she hopes to study to become a pediatric surgeon.

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Bluffton Hospital reports the following births from late January through February:

January

30 – Addilyn Mae Salice Tijerina, daughter of Carmen Balcarcel Rice and Nathan Tijerina, Leipsic
31 – Scarlett Elaina Stratton, daughter of David and Jaime Stratton, Chagrin Falls

February

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The Bluffton High School Chamber Ensemble received an "Excellent" (II) rating at the OMEA State Orchestra Adjudicated Event held at Bowling Green Middle School on Feb. 17-18.

On Friday, the BHS ensemble performed "Korean Melody" arranged by Albert Wang, "Dove's Vagary" by Shirl Jae Atwell and "Concertino in G" by Elliot Del Borgo. The orchestra is under the direction of Rachael E. Lewis and Debra Herr.
 

Members:
Seated l-r: Grace Paquin, Katie Wright, Leah Tabler

At March 13 Senior Citizen Association monthly dinner meeting

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The Daughter of Hope Dance Troupe will perform during the Monday, March 13, Bluffton Senior Citizens Association monthly dinner meeting.

The meeting is a noon at the center, 132 N. Main St., Bluffton. The troupe is made up of home school youth.

Herman Hilty and Robert Bowersox will both turn 90 in March and will received their life membership award to the association.

MARCH NEWSLETTER ATTACHED AT BOTTOM OF STORY -

The following Our Version of Adult Learning (OVAL) programs are planned in March, with each program at 9:30 a.m.:

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PrimeTimers will meet at noon, Tuesday, March 7.

PrimeTimers is a non-denominational, community fellowship gathering for adults 55 and over hosted at St. John Mennonite Church, 15988 Road 4, Pandora.

This event will feature the music of Ken Cartier. The meal will include: Baked Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, Green Beans, Caesar Salad, Mint Brownies, Dinner Rolls and Coffee.

There is no cost for the event, but donations are accepted. For more info, please call Mennonite Memorial Home,  419-358-1015, ext. 102.

 

Swaisgood assumes Chief Development Officer of BV Health Foundation

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Blanchard Valley Health System recently made several key management changes in order to focus on organization-wide, strategic initiatives.

Linda DeArment was named the Director of Physician Services and Recruitment. DeArment will oversee all provider recruiting activities and the Medical Staff Office. Prior to accepting this position, Linda served as the Chief Development Officer of the Blanchard Valley Health Foundation for nearly 10 years.

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